Where To Beat The Heat And Eat In Paris
- Lisa R
- Jul 24, 2019
- 3 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Best restaurants to escape the Paris heatwave and enjoy great food
It’s no secret that the French aren't traditional fans of air conditioning, or even just electric fans, for that matter. Before permanently relocating to Paris, I spent the summers renting furnished apartments and regularly found myself asking landlords to source a fan for the property. To them, it always felt like a highly unusual request, as if I were asking for a baby dinosaur-shaped tea infuser (which, for the record, absolutely exists!). Thankfully, despite their mild amusement, they were always gracious enough to oblige.
I was talking with the cheese-monger one day at the local, covered farmers market. It gets super hot for the folks working behind the stall because there are currents of hot air exiting from the motors of the refrigerators that keep the cheeses on display cool. I asked him why they didn’t have any fans and he made the typical French pouty lip and expressed that, “fans just blow the hot air around.” Obviously, the French are not convinced about the efficacy of fans. I however, am a true believer in them and I have no less than three of them in my little studio apartment here in Paris.
Air conditioning here in Paris is also not that common, although it is becoming more so, and finding an air conditioned restaurant.
We are already experiencing a second heatwave so far this summer, and there are more hot days to come so Flavors of Paris has sussed out for you, some restaurants around Paris where you can escape the heat and enjoy a good meal. For a more extensive and general list of recommendations check out our restaurant guide!
Traditional French Cuisine
The interior is historically decorated, and outside seating is available.
Open every day from 10.30am to 12am
2 Place des Pyramides, 75001
Tel. +33 (0)1 42 60 31 10
BOFINGER €€€
French restaurant, known for the best sauerkraut in Paris.
Open every day.
5-7 Rue de la Bastille, 75004
Tel. +33 (0)1 42 72 87 82
Savoyards specialties. (Savoy is an Alpine region in France that borders Switzerland and Italy, known for its rich, raw milk cheeses. )
Open every day (Temporarily closed).
25 rue Mouffetard, 75005
Tel. +33 (0)1 43 36 91 59
CAFE DE FLORE (upstairs) €€€
Classic French cafe and menu with a side of history.
Open every day.
172 boulevard Saint Germain, 75006
Tel. +33 (0) 1 45 48 55 26
Restaurant, French cuisine. Enclosed terrace for climate control.
Open every day.
171 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75006
Tel. +33 (0)1 40 51 34 50
LES EDITEURS €€€
Serves French cuisine. Brunch and Dinner.
Open every day.
4 Carrefour de l’Odeon, 75006
Tel. +33 (0)1 43 26 67 76
L’AVENUE €€€€
French restaurant. Good variety of dishes.
Open every day.
41 Avenue Montaigne, 75008
Tel +33 (0)1 40 70 14 91
French-style Michelin-rated restaurant.
2 Avenue Bertie Albrecht, 75008
Tel. +33 (0)1 53 89 50 53
MAISON BLANCHE €€€€
Michelin-rated. French/European cuisine.
Open every day.
15 Avenue Montaigne, 75008
Tel, +33 (0)1 47 23 55 99
THE BLUE ELEPHANT €€€€
Thai restaurant.
Open every day.
45 Rue de la Roquette, 75011
Tel. +33 (0)1 47 00 42 00
CAFE BOHEME €€-€€€
Casual spot that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Good burgers. Also has Mexican dishes.
Open every day.
19 Boulevard Edgar Quinet, 75014
Tel. +33 (0)1 43 27 01 33
Escape the Heat and Eat Tips
Higher-end hotels often have restaurants that have air conditioning so they are often a good option.
For a quick and affordable escape from the heat, head to one of the larger Monoprix stores. This popular Parisian grocery chain features an air-conditioned dining area alongside a fantastic selection of grab-and-go options like sandwiches, salads, sushi, and pastries. It’s a brilliant, budget-friendly hack for a cool lunch on the move.
Please note that we at Flavors of Paris do our best to give you the most current information, however, we recommend that you call or check the websites of the recommended restaurants before your visit to confirm availability and business hours.
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